Lennox Hearth Products ELITE ME43BKSP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 7

ENCLOSURE
WARNING
Do not place loose insulation or
any other material in the space
around the fireplace or the
chimney. Insulation placed on
or around the fireplace or chim-
ney may cause adjacent wood to
overheat and catch on fire.
1. The fireplace must be installed against a
finished wall (like drywall finish). It must
not be installed against a vapor barrier or
exposed insulation (see Figure 5).
2. Combustible materials like wood, plywood,
particle board or drywall can be in direct
contact with the fireplace standoffs. Two inch
(50mm) clearance to combustibles must be
kept around the chimney.
3. Do not block the fireplace's hot air vents or
air inlets as this will cause the fireplace to
overheat.
WARNING
The top of the fireplace is not
zero clearance. Do not place
any insulating material in the
space above the fireplace for a
height of 7 feet from the base of
the fireplace.
WARNING
The header should rest on top
of the metal spacers. Do not
alter the spacers or notch the
header to fit around them. Do
not block the air inlet or outlet
as this will cause the fireplace
to overheat.
Roof Support
ROOF SUPPOR T
Attic
ATTIC
FIRESTOP Firestop
Firestop
FIRESTOP
2"
8 ft. Min.
(2.4m)
7 ft. Min.
(2.1m)
2 x 4
1/2" Plywood
Figure 5
Fireplace Facing
The fireplace should be framed using 2" x 3"
(50mm x 75mm) or heavier lumber.
Figure 10 on Page 10 shows the general
framing layout.
Combustible materials must be installed flush
with the fireplace facing. They may not project
out in front of the fireplace. Non-combustible
materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile,
may project in front of and/or on the fireplace
facing.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Flashing
FLASHING
Non-Combustible
NON COMBUSTIBLE
CHASE TOP Chase Top
CEILING/FLOOR
SEPARATION
MUST HAVE THE SAME FIRE RATING
AS ADJACENT CEILING.
MUST HAVE THE SAME INSULATION
AS ADJACENT CEILING.
LOCAL CODE REGULATION FOR CEILING
MUST BE APPLIED TO THE CEILING/FLOOR
SEPARATION, I.E. FIRESTOP, ETC.
FINISHED
Drywall or Any Rigid
WALL
Material
NOTE: Chase wall and floor must be insulated
in the same manner than the rest of the building
below the attic.
DRYWALL PANEL OR EQUIVALENT
2" x 3" MIN.
SPACER
FIREPLACE
Figure 6
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